ICD-9 codes in the late 19th century

ICD-9 codes in the late 19th century

I have been working out the elements/arrangements of this painting for several weeks in my head. As you know, I have a large collection of victorian ephemera and have been gathering antique portraits for many years. I have been fascinated by medical coding and will attempt to create a vintage form of coding similar to the Victorian’s “Language of Flowers”. Here is the first rough draft of a 20×20 canvas.

here is some info for all you flower lovers:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Language_of_flowers05_08_12

About briedah

there is a tendency to list accomplishments and other meaningless demographics here...I am not that ambitious or organized but feel compelled to create art as a way to cope with my physical pain, loneliness and anxiety. i am delightfully candid about my past exploits but currently struggle with my powerlessness over a life long addiction to sugar. these new pages with focus on change, behavior triggers, dreams and reactions to life stressors shall help me voice my pain and frustration. the next six months i will try to un-do some of the insanity that has caused me to neglect my health and my soul...in december 2011 i am scheduled for bariatric surgery, a procedure that will be a tool to help me lose 100 pounds. the quick fix is no longer an option.

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